Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN - Community-Based at Merakey Education Autism Services

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

30.3

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Services, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Treatment Planning, Comprehensive Assessments, Medication Education, Medication Administration, Crisis Support, Patient Advocacy, Recovery-Driven Care, Mental Health Support, Case Coordination

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

At Merakey, we bring heart and purpose to everything we do—and we’re looking for compassionate professionals to join us. We’re currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT/FACT) team. Starting rate of $30.30 hour + mileage reimbursement * Starting rate of $30.30 hour + mileage reimbursement * Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, plus rotating on-call coverage on consecutive days and weekend community coverage. * Location: 6379 Center Drive Norfolk, VA 23502 Position Overview: As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the LPN plays a key role in supporting individuals with serious mental illness through a recovery-focused approach. This includes: * Provide recovery-based, person-centered clinical services through individual and group therapy, supporting mental health, daily living skills, and social development. * Develop, implement, and regularly update treatment plans in collaboration with individuals, families, and the interdisciplinary team. * Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide ongoing evaluation of symptoms, treatment responses, and overall progress. * Support overall health needs by providing medication education, monitoring, administration, and addressing physical health concerns. * Act as a liaison and advocate by coordinating with families and community agencies, offering education, crisis support, and connections to resources. Benefits Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support. * Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions. * DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it! * On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources. * Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services. * Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). * Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships. * Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle. * Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes. Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits [https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits] About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. [https://youtu.be/MD3KtxmS7qo] Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Active LPN license issued by the Virginia Board of Nursing * 2 years of experience providing mental health services to adults with serious mental illness * At least 1 year of experience in medication management * Strong knowledge of recovery principles and recovery-driven care * Valid Virginia driver’s license

Responsibilities

Provide recovery-based clinical services and medication management for individuals with serious mental illness. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and coordinate care with families and community agencies.